You believe in a rather loose set of rules for the children. You don’t want them to feel smothered. There are consequences for major issues, but you don’t worry about minor infractions. Your ex, on the other hand, has a strict set of rules. The kids can only watch TV...

One of the things that people worry about when they decide they are getting a divorce is how they can best protect their assets. It’s not always guaranteed that both parties will walk away with half of their assets. In New York, equitable distribution laws apply,...